Why are nad+ levels reduced by ethanol intoxication


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The ability of the human body to catabolize ethanol in alcoholic beverages depends on the presence of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes in liver cells. Ethanol intoxication leads to: (i) a dramatic decrease in NAD+ levels in liver cells, and (ii) a significant reduction in aerobic utilization of glucose.

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Question 1: Why are NAD+ levels reduced by ethanol intoxication?

Question 2: Why is aerobic utilization of glucose (i.e. TCA Cycle activity) reduced by ethanol intoxication?

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